What antivirus to use, To replace AVG Free
What antivirus to use, To replace AVG Free
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Jun 4 2010, 06:27 PM
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164 posts Joined: Nov 2009 |
has been using Kaspersky for years. It works well for me.
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Jun 4 2010, 06:29 PM
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559 posts Joined: Mar 2009 |
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Jun 4 2010, 06:33 PM
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128 posts Joined: Sep 2008 |
Norton is also good... Cheap too... bought for 3 users... rm110...
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Jun 4 2010, 09:29 PM
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1,269 posts Joined: Apr 2007 From: Shah Alam |
I've already use all kind of free AV with the combination of HIPS and Anti-Spyware but
all of them(AV) are not perfect. i still get infected. I dunno why. now i upgraded my security by adding 3rd party firewall. choosing an AV is like a gamble. |
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Jun 5 2010, 12:39 AM
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5 posts Joined: Jun 2010 |
Personally, I think that no matter what anti virus you use, safe surfing habits is still the most important factor of all. Of course, don't go believing that you can do fine without any anti virus software either. No matter what, you need SOMETHING. Just think of it as a basic insurance policy. You have it, yet you're not gonna stick around until you get injured, are you? I have tried AVG(7,8,9), Avira(9 and 10), Avast(4 and 5), and Microsoft Security Essentials throughout the years, and personally, all are the same to me. Resource-wise, Avira and MSE are better than the other 2. However, do note that with ALL these programs(1 running at a time of course), I have never had a virus problem. Resource hogging isn't much of a problem for the modern- PC with quad cores and 8gb Ram. Therefore, you CAN stay safe with AVG, provided you practice safe computing habits. Of course, if you'd feel safer with a full-blown security suite, go ahead. But remember, no antivirus or security solution will give you a 100% guarantee, only you can ensure that. Cheers.
PS: Remember to always keep your Windows up to date. Sure, Windows might not be the most secure OS around, but you CAN stay safe with it, regardless of what Apple fan-boys say. =) This post has been edited by thifeking: Jun 5 2010, 12:41 AM |
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Jun 5 2010, 11:35 AM
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2,126 posts Joined: Sep 2008 From: Kedah |
QUOTE(lak @ Jun 4 2010, 06:23 PM) Hi Prasys, i tot tat one is Avira Premium.not entirely true if you check the Feb 2010 FP report. » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Source: http://www.av-comparatives.org/images/stor...vc_report25.pdf |
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Jun 5 2010, 02:16 PM
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6,109 posts Joined: Dec 2008 From: Mike India Romeo India |
Might want to try Panda Cloud Antivirus Free 1.1 http://www.cloudantivirus.com if you're always connected to the internet
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Jun 5 2010, 02:29 PM
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177 posts Joined: Jun 2010 From: Awesome Earth :) |
Avira AntiVirus Premium is simply the best!
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Jun 5 2010, 02:46 PM
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4,523 posts Joined: Apr 2006 |
Definitely avira.
Low-resource. Awesome detection rate. |
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Jun 5 2010, 09:49 PM
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6,109 posts Joined: Dec 2008 From: Mike India Romeo India |
well latest detection rates
http://pandalabs.pandasecurity.com/oops-we-did-it-again/ BTW this cloud technology seems cool Its quite light.. 7mb-12mb for me.. |
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Jun 5 2010, 10:36 PM
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271 posts Joined: Jun 2006 From: sg |
One of the best anti virus programmes so far is the Avast professional for me. it comes with a simple interface and does all the jobs to keep my lappy safe.
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Jun 6 2010, 10:08 AM
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6,109 posts Joined: Dec 2008 From: Mike India Romeo India |
+1 for avast!
Even avast! Free does the job well. =) |
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Jun 6 2010, 03:19 PM
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2,194 posts Joined: Apr 2010 From: Anfield |
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Jun 7 2010, 08:46 PM
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1,269 posts Joined: Apr 2007 From: Shah Alam |
QUOTE(Eugene91 @ Jun 5 2010, 09:49 PM) well latest detection rates last time i use, also get infected... well, maybe its not my luck http://pandalabs.pandasecurity.com/oops-we-did-it-again/ BTW this cloud technology seems cool Its quite light.. 7mb-12mb for me.. btw, i dun like its so newbie and simple interface |
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Jun 8 2010, 06:17 PM
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48 posts Joined: Jun 2010 |
Maybe the capacity good....
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Jun 8 2010, 07:22 PM
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648 posts Joined: Sep 2009 |
using KIS 2011 now,so far so good....
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Jun 9 2010, 05:24 PM
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2,021 posts Joined: May 2009 From: Kℓαทg 吧生 |
Avira ! 1st choice
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Jun 9 2010, 05:40 PM
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164 posts Joined: Nov 2009 |
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Jun 9 2010, 11:02 PM
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145 posts Joined: Dec 2009 |
KIS..
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Jun 10 2010, 11:02 AM
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10,429 posts Joined: Jan 2003 |
How about you try Microsoft Security Essentials? It is free AV from microsoft and quite good too. If you absolutely must get third party then get Avast. The new version 5 is a very good improvement.
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